The Taj Mahal

Video Questions:

1. What is the Taj Mahal, who built it, and why?
2. Are there any other theories about why the Taj Mahal was constructed?
3. Who were the Mughals, and when did they rule?
4. Why and how did the Mughal ruler Akbar seek religious tolerance?
5. What was involved in building the Taj Mahal?
6. What symbols are included in the Taj Mahal design?

Travel Brochure:

• The location of the Taj Mahal and a bit about Agra, the Indian city where it is located
• The structure's history, purpose, and builder
• Examples of religious symbols of different faiths and why they were included into the Taj Mahal and its gardens
• Artistic methods and designs found in the structure
• Architectural advances the Taj Mahal displays
• Trivia, such as how many pounds of precious stones decorate the structure, or how many artisans it took to build it

Websites:
Taj Mahal.org
Nationmaster.com
Taj Mahal: A World Heritage Site
Taj Mahal.com
Islamicity.com
Taj Mahal: Memorial to Love
Cities/Buildings Image Database
Explore the Taj Mahal

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Discovery Education (2005). "Mystic Lands Taj Mahal: Heaven on Earth: Teacher's Guide."